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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
4
The issue notes contributor rules requiring full names, critiques political figures Marcus Hanna and Governor Taylor, discusses Cuban army pay, Thomas’s expose on horse meat export to Scandinavia, and hints at possible U S involvement in a China crisis with threats to foreign nationals and the empress dowager’s stance.
The piece laments Bryan’s likely nomination and criticizes Philadelphia politics as corrupt under Tammany-like spoilsmen, while praising St Joseph Missouri for a reform where volunteers run city offices to fund streets from current revenues. It contrasts Atlantic criticism with American domestic progress and warns against graft.
The Atlanta Journal urges William R. Hearst for second place on the Democratic ticket at Kansas City in July. It lauds Hearst for youth, breadth of view, courage, activism in New York City, and potential to boost New York and California Democratic prospects. It also condemns Rathbone for alleged neglect in Cuban posts.
The Great Sword society evolved into the Universal Society of Boxers after suppression edicts. It was formed as a law and order league in Shandong to resist bandits, but grew corrupt, persecuted Christians, and aligned with foreign enemies. The renamed I Ho Tuan claimed righteousness and fought foreign influence while expanding bold outrages.
Hon Oliver Hazzard Perry Belmont of New York met with Senator Jones and other leaders in Washington. While declining to discuss his aims, New York Democrats call him a receptive candidate as the Sulzer boom grows, with Kansas City looming as the ticket site.
The message urges every U S resident to assist an official census task to secure a correct enumeration of neighbors. It frames participation as a patriotic duty and promises census figures will reflect pride in the country and its citizenry.
In a sweeping message the editorial endorses Boer migration to the United States, citing census duties and inviting hundreds of thousands to settle on vacant lands. It cites Arkansas and Colorado prospects, the Union Pacific Land Co offer, and a congressional invitation by Rep Fitzgerald. The piece argues Americans offer liberty and opportunity and that Boers should seek peaceful settlement here rather than return to conflict.
A New York Evening Post report describes widespread reluctance among Republicans toward McKinley’s nomination. A visitor, speaking with farmers and workers in a northern county, notes doubts about prosperity and trust policies, with several expressing personal economic hardship and distrust of trusts.
The New York Store at 46 and 48 Calhoun Street Fort Wayne Indiana touts a complete toilet article department selling perfumes soaps brushes combs mirrors powders and related items at prices lower than expected with sales described as immense and growing.
See an outing ready with Bell of Violet and Bell of Roses extracts at 25¢ an ounce. Violets of Sicily and Carnation Pink match imported quality. Roger and Gallet, Pinaud, Hudnut perfumery, toilet waters, soaps and powders offered. Florida Water 10c 25c a bottle. Madam Ruppert’s preparations sole agent. Napier and Mennen powders featured. Cuticura, Colgate soaps, White Rose soaps among full assortment at low prices.
In our well equipped and fast growing station ary department you will find up to date writing paper envelopes papereries and tablets with new tints shapes and sizes. If you desire correct form for your correspondence look here for your stationery.
In our Annex women can find the best made and most complete lines of to be had in this city. AT 39¢ a fine net Corset sateen covered bones well worth 50c. AT 50c fancy net Corsets long and medium thoroughly boned the best we have ever shown at the price. AT 75c the W. B. net Corset fine covered bones. AT $1.00 we have the Kabo C. B. R. & G. and Warner's Rust Proof, fine net Corsets all the perfection of fit.
WEDDING INVITATIONS We offer 100 engraved copper plate invitations on premium stock for 7.25. Each additional 100 is 2.50. At home and announcement cards 100 for 9.50. Visiting cards 100 for 1.25, copper plate included. See samples at stationery department.
A editorial rant denounces the spoils system and political graft led by Heath and Hanna, arguing reform is needed to curb patronage and contractor favoritism. Separate notices invite Allen County Agricultural and Horticultural Association members to a June 6 meeting at city hall to plan a fall show of farm goods. Grace Reformed Church marks its seventeenth anniversary and the pastor’s twelfth year with services led by ae vartman.
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